PEIC A1 study guide
PEIC A1 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Pearson English International Certificate (PEIC) is an English language credential from Pearson. On Pearson's own site, PEIC is described as being awarded by Edexcel, and the exam is positioned as "the evidence you need that your English skills are ready for the real world." Pearson lists PEIC among its tests for work, study and migration, alongside Pearson Test of English (PTE) and Versant by Pearson. PEIC is offered at more than one level; this page covers the A1 level, the entry point on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR), for learners who can handle simple, everyday exchanges. A typical A1 candidate is a beginner or false beginner who wants an externally awarded certificate of basic English rather than a school grade. The PEIC A1 study guide has 4 sections and about 1,191 words.
01Listening
PEIC A1 Listening checks whether you can understand slow, clear everyday speech about yourself, family, shopping, travel, work, and time. Tasks usually ask you to identify simple facts from short dialogues, messages, or announcements: a name, a number, a time, a price, a place, or a simple action.
302 words, about 2 min02Reading
PEIC A1 Reading checks understanding of short, simple texts that you meet in daily life: signs, notices, menus, timetables, labels, forms, short emails, and messages. The exam asks you to find specific information, match a notice to its meaning, decide if a short statement is true or false, or choose the best reply.
288 words, about 1 min03Speaking
PEIC A1 Speaking checks simple interaction: introducing yourself, answering questions about daily life, asking for things, and taking part in a short role-play or picture task. The examiner looks for understandable pronunciation, basic grammar, everyday vocabulary, and the ability to keep the exchange going.
304 words, about 2 min04Writing
PEIC A1 Writing checks short practical writing: a note, message, postcard, form, or simple email. You must give personal information, write one or two short sentences about a familiar topic, and use basic punctuation and spelling well enough for the reader to understand.
297 words, about 1 min